I have two trail/enduro bikes. One has AXS which is great, albeit expensive, and hanging out in the breeze getting filthy, needing lubrication and exposed to impacts.
The other has an even smoother-shifting drivetrain which never needs adjustment, gets a re-lube once per year, has no derailleur to break, and uses a Gates belt which never breaks or falls off. Bit pricey at the front end but virtually no ongoing costs. A Pinion gearbox. Now although I love Gripshift all it needs to be absolutely perfect is an electric shifter …………
Sept. 24, 2021, 8:20 p.m. - otagoboy
I have two trail/enduro bikes. One has AXS which is great, albeit expensive, and hanging out in the breeze getting filthy, needing lubrication and exposed to impacts. The other has an even smoother-shifting drivetrain which never needs adjustment, gets a re-lube once per year, has no derailleur to break, and uses a Gates belt which never breaks or falls off. Bit pricey at the front end but virtually no ongoing costs. A Pinion gearbox. Now although I love Gripshift all it needs to be absolutely perfect is an electric shifter …………